APOLOGY OF THE YEAR
Archie Albatross
You would expect this section to reference the astonishing cringe-of- the-century performance delivered by Tiger in front of the press at Ponte Vedra Beach earlier this year. He did indeed offer the most stinging display of self-flagellation since Woody Austin decided to punish his putter with his forehead, but the award this year looks closer to home. Archie Albatross would like to hang his head, set his lower lip a-tremble and offer a hearty apology to European Ryder Cup Captain Colin Montgomerie. It was, after all, but a few months ago that I took a militantly opposed view from fellow HK Golfer contributor Lewine Mair, and predicted the fall of Europe at Celtic Manor. The reasons given?
Feckless Colin and his inability to handle the pressure of the Fourth Estate. Well, I was wrong. I would like to apologise to my proprietor, editor, fellow contributors, advertisers, readers and all those who look up to public figures as role models. I should never have called Monty feckless and will return in 2011 with a renewed purpose and commitment to serving the need of the Hong Kong punting public. I will not take further questions. - A.A.
I once caddied for this elderly American chap who was apparently very fit, wealthy and pretty keen on the old game. He handed me a card on the first tee and asked if I would record his score. It...
